X 552 C OF B — NGS JV1201 — Baltimore, US

USNGStrigunknown#634889
Latitude
39.345278°
Longitude
-76.648056°
Ortho h
54.70 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental horizontal control framework for the United States. Trig stations serve as precisely positioned reference points used to support surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across broad regions. Located in the Baltimore, Maryland area at coordinates 39.34528°, -76.64806°, this benchmark contributes to the regional geodetic infrastructure. Triangulation stations like this one were established to provide accurate positional references through intervisible networks, historically supporting both large-scale mapping efforts and local survey work. The documentation and verification of such control points remains valuable to contemporary surveying professionals. Access to well-maintained geodetic references supports coordinate system consistency, enables quality assurance in modern GPS and surveying operations, and preserves essential reference data for infrastructure projects and land records.

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X 552 C OF B — NGS JV1201 — Baltimore, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #634889 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 54.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.345278°, -76.648056°, corresponding to 39° 20′ 43.00″ N, 76° 38′ 53.00″ W in the traditional degrees-minutes-seconds format. This page is a self-updating reference — all data is aggregated from public open sources and cross-checked periodically against the originating agency.

Professional surveyors, engineers, and topographers use points like X 552 C OF B — NGS JV1201 — Baltimore, US to anchor total-station traverses, verify GNSS/RTK solutions, calibrate levelling instruments, and validate survey deliverables against known coordinates. The record on this page is refreshed daily via automated pipelines that monitor the public sources for any updates, corrections, or status changes.

Coordinate formats

WGS84 (decimal)39.345278, -76.648056
WGS84 (DMS)39° 20′ 43.00″ N, 76° 38′ 53.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation54.70 m
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Geodetic context in United States

The national geodetic reference in United States is maintained by National Geodetic Survey (NGS). The active datum is NAD83(2011) / NATRF2022 (active). Coordinates shown on this page are expressed in WGS84 (ETRF/ITRF-compatible) which is directly usable in most modern GNSS receivers. For cadastral work in United States you may need to convert to the local datum using the Coordinate Hub.

Browse the full list of indexed control points in United States from the country page.

Nearby benchmarks

The closest 6 indexed control points within roughly 50 km of this location:

US NGS · triangulation station
5 PRR — NGS JV1199 — Baltimore, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
5570 C OF B — NGS JV1202 — Baltimore, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
5809 C OF B — NGS JV1198 — Baltimore, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
4408 C OF B — NGS JV1203 — Baltimore, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
4407 C OF B — NGS JV1204 — Baltimore, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
5822 C OF B — NGS JV1197 — Baltimore, US
1.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is X 552 C OF B — NGS JV1201 — Baltimore, US?

X 552 C OF B — NGS JV1201 — Baltimore, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #634889 and sits at an elevation of 54.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of X 552 C OF B — NGS JV1201 — Baltimore, US?

The position of X 552 C OF B — NGS JV1201 — Baltimore, US in WGS84 is 39.345278°, -76.648056° (decimal), or 39° 20′ 43.00″ N, 76° 38′ 53.00″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 18N (approx.).

How can I reach and visit this triangulation station?

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Is this point verified and usable for professional surveying?

This record has been community-verified 0 times. Data quality depends on the source: NGS and official national agency points are typically centimetre-accurate, OpenStreetMap survey points are metre-accurate, and GeoNames topographic landmarks (peaks, hills) are reference-grade only. Always cross-reference with the original agency datasheet before using this point for cadastral, legal, or safety-critical work.

Original source: this record was imported from ngs_public. Always refer to the original datasheet for the most up-to-date and authoritative data.